Sonoma-county, Calif.,-based collective Groundation has the earthy pulse, driving rhythms and deep island grooves that make reggae instantly recognizable. But the band is pulling from more than a ...

A quick lesson in semantics, leading directly to a chance to hear some great live music next week: The definition of the word groundation is the state of being grounded, but it has other connotations ...

When Groundation played Sao Paulo, Brazil, 8,000 fans attending the concert knew just about every word to its songs. The band draws crowds in Israel, Morocco, Europe — all over the world — but the ...

Groundation is a roots reggae band that has gained an international following since forming in 1998, when three music majors, Marcus Urani, Ryan Newman and Harrison Stafford, came together at Sonoma ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X “Of course, we learn from the experiences of making our previous albums, but I feel that this one ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. GROUNDATION made waves with the announcement that their new album ONE ROCK will be ...

Groundation wanted to honor Bob Marley’s birthday and Black History Month, so the reggae-jazz outfit set out to perform a special concert tour. Saturday, Groundation brings its 10th Anniversary Bob ...

During a recent chat with E Street Band guitarist Steve Van Zandt, the focus was organic play and flubs. Bruce Springsteen’s consigliere laughed when discussing his group’s prowess. “We celebrate ...

Sonoma County’s Groundation has been building a strong following worldwide with its roots-reggae sound that incorporates jazz, funk and dub into the full-bodied mix. On Saturday night, the nine-piece ...